News from Santa Monica.
Image via Caroline Torosis/Instagram While multiple challenges remain, the city council and staff sound upbeat about Santa Monica’s financial prospects turning in a positive direction. On Tuesday night, the council was presented with an update on the city’s financial picture…
The Santa Monica Conservancy is launching a new self-guided historical tour called “Coastal Crossroads,” highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Santa Monica’s coastline. For more information, or to make a reservation, click here. The new tour is part of…
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights, one of Santa Monica’s most influential political organizations, will hold the 2026 Annual Membership Convention on August 9 at 1 p.m. at the Grant Elementary School Auditorium. Amongst other things, members will vote on endorsements…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, marking three decades as one of Southern California’s most iconic oceanfront destinations. Pacific Park opened on May 26,…
Tomorrow, Santa Monica cyclists won’t just be riding…they’ll be celebrating. Santa Monica Spoke and a coalition of local businesses and advocacy groups are organizing a full day of events for Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 21, including morning pit…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The image is by Damien from the 2024 Rick Crocker 5k. Some nights on the Santa Monica Pier just feel like summer. Thursday, May 21 is one of them, as Locals’ Night returns for its…
Every week we pick a story or two from the City Manager’s newsletter to highlight. You may have caught a major announcement this past week… ESPN has selected Santa Monica Beach as the home for “ESPN Beach” – the network’s…
The City of Santa Monica promised to make the results of its “Realignment Plan” public through an online dashboard of statistics. Yesterday, the city released its first update, “Realignment Plan Performance Measurement Dashboard” and the early results seem to show…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. In observance of Memorial Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, May 25, 2026 Customer Service and Blue: The Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours of…
Santa Monica’s Coastal Fight Is Moving From Sacramento Back to City Hall Two separate but closely connected debates over the future of development in Santa Monica are now unfolding at the same time: one in Sacramento over Assembly Bill 1740,…
OPA Spring Mixer @ Lula Wednesday (5/20): We hope to see you at @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.) from 4:00-6-30pm. Everyone is welcome and members can enjoy FREE appetizers along with the GREAT company. See you there! MAINopoly This Sunday (May 24): This event is one…
The following article and lead image were provided by the City of Santa Monica. One year after its launch, the city of Santa Monica’s SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services. On…
Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards and commissions over the next year. And a new Restorative Justice Commission will soon join the roster. A comprehensive review of city boards and commissions and proposed changes In January, city…
Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s legislation to reduce the power and influence of the coastal commission has already gone through a lot of changes as it has sailed through committee votes and is now on its way to the Assembly…
Metro’s new D Line subway extension will open tomorrow. The transit riding public can get on “the D” starting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. The entire Metro rail/bus/bike-share system is free from Friday through Sunday. Read more about tomorrow’s…
